Adnams hopes curfews and scotch eggs will be in the past when pubs reopen
The brewery has welcomed the Government's "cautious" approach to easing lockdown measures
Last updated 23rd Feb 2021
Adnams is hoping restrictions including substantial meals, 10pm curfews and table service will be a "thing of the past" thanks to the roadmap out of lockdown.
The Prime Minister announced the four-stage plan to ease coronavirus restrictions across England yesterday (22 February).
It includes the return of beer gardens from 12 April and indoor hospitality from 17 May, with measures such as the rule of six or two households returning.
The "cautious but irreversible" plan has been welcomed by the brewery which has pubs across Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as distributing products across the country.
Nick Attfield, Director of Properties at Adnams, was pleased to hear the industry will continue to receive financial support and face "simpler" restrictions when they reopen.
He said: "Arguably the most effective of restrictions, namely the rule of six or two household, applying to hospitality inside or out. The mentions of 10pm curfews, scotch eggs, table service and regional tiers will hopefully be a thing of the past."
Adnams will now be working on a plan to reopen its managed pubs and hotels "as close of possible" to the dates announced by Boris Johnson, as well as supporting tenants across East Anglia.
It's expecting some establishments to pay more focus to celebrating the full reopening on 17 May, due to the potential costs associated with only operating beer gardens.
Nick added: "I'm sure several of our pubs will find ways to open their outside spaces from 12 April, but we will be cautiously weighing this up against the costs of doing so, coupled with our somewhat unreliable British weather."
What dates will lockdown restrictions be lifted in England?
8 March: ALL pupils in England back to school
From 8 March 2021, all pupils in all year groups were allowed to go back into the classroom. Outdoor after-school sports clubs and activities were also allowed to resume.
8 March: Socialising outdoors with one other person
Two people from different households are now allowed to meet up outdoors in parks and public spaces. This means that people can sit down for a picnic or a drink, whereas previously, you could only meet someone outside your household for exercise.
29 March: Stay at Home rule liften
From 29 March, once the school Easter holidays have started, the Government will lift the stay at home rule but will continue to encourage people to stay local.
29 March: Larger group gatherings outdoors
From March 29 the "rule of six" will be re introduced alongside the the two household rule.
The "rule of six" means that up to six people from different households can meet outside.
More people will be able gather together if they are only from two households, giving greater flexibility for families and friends.
29 March: Outdoor sports facilities allowed to open
Outdoor sports facilities including tennis and basketball courts will be permitted to reopen from 29 March.
29 March: Organised adult and children's sport
Meanwhile organised adult and children's sport, such as grassroot football clubs, can also resume from March 29
29 March: Weddings with 6 people
From 29 March, weddings with 6 people will be permitted to take place. The number of guests allowed to attend weddings will increase as we move through the roadmap.
12 April: shops, hairdressers, nail salons, libraries, outdoor attractions and outdoor hospitality venues
From 12 April at the earliest, shops, hairdressers, nail salons, libraries, outdoor attractions, including zoos, and outdoor hospitality venues will be permitted to reopen.
12 April: Beer gardens reopen
From 12 April, outdoor beer gardens will also be allowed to reopen.
12 April: Gyms reopen
Gyms are expected to reopen from 12 April.
17 May: Indoor mixing
From May 17 at earliest, two households or groups of up to six people can mix indoors and limited crowds will be allowed to return to sporting events. Children's play areas will be opened alongside hotels, and limited groups will be allowed in theatres.
17 May: Possible foreign travel
Foreign travel may be permitted from 17 May.
17 May: Indoor hospitality
Indoor hospitality including pubs and restaurants could reopen from 17 May.
21 June: Nightclubs could reopen
From 21 June all remaining restrictions on social distancing could be lifted, and larger events may be allowed to resume, including theatres. Nightclubs may also be allowed to reopen.
21 June: Bigger weddings
Bigger wedding celebrations may be permitted from 21 June.